CNN —A Michigan State Police detective has been charged with murder after investigators say he fatally struck a fleeing suspect with an SUV last month near Grand Rapids, state prosecutors announced.
Sterling fell to the ground and began yelling and groaning about pain in his back, body-worn police camera footage shows.
Keely, 50, has been charged with one count of second-degree murder, which carries a life sentence, as well as an alternative charge of involuntary manslaughter, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced Tuesday.
Brian Keely Michigan State Police)“Detective Sergeant Keely’s actions that day were legally, grossly negligent and created a very high risk of death or great bodily harm, which could have otherwise been prevented,” Nessel said.
Keely was suspended from his position following the incident, Michigan State Police Director Col. James Grady II said last month.
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